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Course Opportunities /

Graduation Requirement Information

Additional Resources:

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SHS Website

https://www.hs.sparta.k12.il.us/

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SHS Counseling

https://www.hs.sparta.k12.il.us/school-guidance

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Local Scholarship Offering

https://www.hs.sparta.k12.il.us/scholarship

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Sparta CUSD#140 Handbook

https://www.hs.sparta.k12.il.us/_files/ugd/63dffa_e3b08d834d734c339329614569311f31.pdf

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Meet The Counselor:

Abbey Miles

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Sparta High School -

School Counselor

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amiles@sparta.k12.il.us

W.(618)443-4341 Ext. 1109

F. (618)443-5059

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DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS

  • SHS Graduate - Class of 2001
  • Associates of Arts & Science; Rend Lake College, 2003
  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2006
  • Master of Science in Kinesiology - Sports Administration; Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2008
  • Master of Science in Educational- School Counseling; University of the Cumberlands, 2022

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  • I have taught in Sparta Dist. #140 for 16 years
    • SHS - 11 years / SLS - 5 years
    • This is my 2nd year as School Counselor at SHS
  • Meet my Family
    • Kids (Jaxon & Layla)
    • Husband (Stephen)
    • Dog (Maggie)
  • I love to travel
  • I played college volleyball
  • SHS Alumni - Class of 2001
  • I coach Volleyball at SHS & Track (SLS)
  • I have (2) masters Degrees (Sports Administration / School Counseling)
  • I am Sr Class Sponsor & Student Council Co-Advisor

Fun Facts

Mrs. Miles

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  • High School Graduation is based on CREDITS EARNED

…..not years attended.

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  • Sparta High School requires a minimum of 24 credit hours for HS Graduation.

Lets Chat about SHS Graduation Requirements:

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Credit Breakdown:

  • 24 Total Credits

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  • 6 Credits per year / 3 Credits per semester (with study hall)
    • (*Possibility of taking 7 credits without study hall)

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What the Heck are Credits?!?

  • All classes at SHS are semester classes (with exception of Drivers Ed) Drivers Ed is a quarter class with PE rounding out the other quarter.

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  • Semester classes are all worth .5 credit towards graduation requirements.

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  • You will only EARN credits for classes you PASS!

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English - (4 years)

Math - (3 years)

Science - (2 years)

World Studies - (1 year)

Health - (½ year)

Drivers Education - (¼ year)

Physical Education - (3 years)

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S. H. S. Graduation Requirements (24 Credits)

American History - (1 year)

Government - (½ year)

Resource Mgmt - (½ year)

* or Co-op

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**ELECTIVES**

-Will make up remaining credits

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Electives -

Art

  • Basic Art
  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Studio / Graphic Art
  • Art Appreciation
  • 3D Art

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  • Spanish I, II, III, IV
  • Modern World History
  • Ancient World History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Current Events
  • StartUP

Family & Consumer Science

  • Foods I, II, III, IV
  • Child Development
  • Parenting
  • Clothing
  • Interior Design

Music

  • Band
  • Pep/Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Chorus

Business / CTE

  • Accounting
  • Web Design
  • Computer Concepts
  • MicroEconomics
  • Co-Op Work Program (Senior Year)

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English

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(4 years)

Math

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(3 years)

Science

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(2 years)

Social Studies

PE / Drivers Ed / Health

(3 years*)

Electives &

C.C.S.I Offerings

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(*remaining credits required)

L/L I

Lang. Arts I

Pre - Algebra/

Ind. Math

Physical Science/

Ind Science

World Studies/

Ind Social Studies

(1 Year) Freshmen

General PE or

Athletic PE

*See full listing on website

L/L II

Lang. Arts II

Algebra/

Ind. Math

Earth & Space Science/

Ind Science

Am. History/

Ind Am History

(1 year) Junior

General PE or

Athletic PE

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L/L III

Lang. Arts III

Geometry/

Ind. Math

Biology/

Ind Science

Government

(1 semester)

General PE or

Athletic PE

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L/L IV

Lang. Arts IV

Algebra II/

Ind. Math

Anatomy

Physics

Adv. Physics

Resource Mgmt.

(1 semester)

General PE or

Athletic PE

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Pre-Calc / Trig

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General PE or

Athletic PE

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Calculus

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General PE or

Athletic PE

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Adv. Calculus

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Health

(1 semester)

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Drivers Ed*/ PE

(1 Qtr.)

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Vocational

  • Woods I, II, III, IV
  • Welding I, II
  • Ag
  • Ag Mechanics
  • Transportation
  • Building Trades
  • Machine Shop (Soph. Jr. Sr)
  • Electricity
  • Drafting
  • Plant & Soil Science
  • Animal Science
  • Horticulture
  • Natural Resources / Hunter Safety

Career Center of Southern Illinois

(CCSI)

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Off Campus Vocational Program.

(Available Junior / Senior Year)

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  • CNA
  • Child Care
  • Law Enforcement I, II
  • Automotive Tech
  • Welding I, II
  • Auto Body I, II

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If you fail a required class………

You MUST make it up.

You will only earn in classes you PASS!

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Ways to make up credits…….

*Take an extra class (drop study hall)

*Summer School

*Online Class/Academic lab (if available)

(These options may cost family addl. $85-$500/ semester class)

*Become a “Super Senior” - 5th Year Seniors. Choose to come back for a 5th year to complete their coursework and EARN their diploma.

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Download the NCAA Eligibility Brochure here.

NCAA Requirements

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Eligibility

Run each MONDAY.

(1) F = No participation for 1 Week

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(3) Weeks of ineligibility during a

season results in removal from team!

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  • Sports
  • Clubs / Organizations
  • Academic Watchlist
  • Field Trips
  • Dances

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Attendance

To be successful you must be HERE!

Daily attendance is imperative to your overall success at SHS. Per District handbook, students must follow attendance policy to attend special events.

  • Sports
  • Field Trips
  • Dances

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Questions?!?

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Contact Info:

Amiles@sparta.k12.il.us